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FAPP

PTG

Polokwane International Airport · Polokwane

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,076 ft / 1,242 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.30 MHz (TWR)
Runway Summary
01/198,400 ftAsphaltUNLIT
05/237,612 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Polokwane International Airport (FAPP), South Africa. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 4,076 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Polokwane International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAPP / PTG
Municipality
Polokwane
Country
Region
ZA-NP
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
UNLIT
Length: 8,400 ft / 2,560 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
RWY 01
No ILS
RWY 19
No ILS
Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Length: 7,612 ft / 2,320 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 38° / 218°
RWY 05
No ILS
RWY 23
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

TWR TWR
124.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

FAPI
Pietersburg Municipal Airport
9 km
FATZ
Tzaneen Airport
89 km
FAPH
Hendrik Van Eck Airport
173 km
FAWB
Wonderboom Airport
237 km
FAMD
Malamala Airport
237 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified